This department is offering a research grant to support the recommendations of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The grant aims to improve policing practices and public safety at the State, local, and tribal levels by funding research in areas such as building police-community relationships, police training, officer wellness and safety, police technology, and crime scene investigations. Proposals should align with the task force’s recommendations to enhance crime-fighting strategies and community trust in law enforcement. The closing date for submissions is May 17, 2016 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 281601
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2016-9095 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research and Evaluation in Support of the Recommendations of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | NIJ seeks proposals to conduct research on policing to improve policing practices and public safety at the State, local, and tribal levels. In 2015, a task force was created by President Barack Obama to examine the current state of policing in the United States. In response to a number of high profile events across the nation involving the police, the panel provided recommendations on promising policing practices that police could adopt as effective crime fighting strategies that would also strengthen trust and confidence in the police among community residents that they serve. The panel identified a number of reforms or Âpillars that were viewed as vital to improving current police practices. In response to the recommendations and action items proposed by the task force, NIJ is interested in research in the following topical areas:
1. Research and Evaluation of Strategies to Build and Strengthen Police-Community Relationships |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NCJRS Call Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 281601 Full Announcement-1 -> NIJ-2016-9095.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NCJRS Call Center grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | NIJ-2016-9398 | Focus IV: Officer Wellness and Safety | PKG00221015 | Feb 17, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | View |
| 16.560 | NIJ-2016-9395 | Focus I: Building Trust and Legitimacy | PKG00221030 | Feb 17, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | View |
| 16.560 | NIJ-2016-9396 | Focus II: Technology and Social Media | PKG00221031 | Feb 17, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | View |
| 16.560 | NIJ-2016-9397 | Focus III: Training and Education | PKG00221032 | Feb 17, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281601 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
281601 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
281601 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
281601 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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